Commercial Account Executive
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Job Summary
The Commercial Account Executive is a quota-carrying sales role responsible for driving net new revenue growth across a portfolio of industries. This individual owns the full sales cycle identifying qualifying managing and closing opportunities both through direct prospecting and in close collaboration with IFSs partner ecosystem. Working hand-in-hand with the Channel team the Commercial Account Executive ensures that partner-influenced and partner-sourced opportunities are jointly progressed to close while also supporting partners to build their own self-generated pipeline. Success will be measured through booked net new revenue and the quality and predictability of pipeline generated across direct and partner-influenced channels
Pipeline Generation & Opportunity Management
- Proactively identify generate and qualify new business opportunities across multiple industry verticals.
- Own and manage a personal pipeline through all stages of the sales cycle from first engagement through to close.
- Build and execute territory and account plans that combine direct outbound activity with partner-sourced demand.
- Maintain accurate disciplined forecasting and pipeline reporting in CRM to support predictable revenue delivery.
- Qualify inbound and marketing-generated leads promptly converting them into well-qualified opportunities.
Partner Collaboration & Co-selling
- Work closely with Channel Managers and partner organisations to jointly identify develop and progress new business opportunities.
- Support partners in building their own self-generated pipeline by sharing best practice value positioning and competitive differentiation.
- Act as the commercial lead on partner-influenced deals ensuring smooth handoffs clear ownership and effective joint execution.
- Participate in joint account planning QBRs and enablement sessions with partners to strengthen co-selling motions.
- Build strong working relationships with partner sales teams to maximise deal velocity and win rates.
Sales Execution & Closing
- Lead value-based sales conversations with prospective customers articulating the IFS proposition across industries.
- Manage complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles coordinating internal resources (pre-sales solution consulting legal commercial) as needed.
- Negotiate commercial terms and lead deals through to signature consistently meeting or exceeding quota.
- Apply structured sales methodology to qualification forecasting and deal progression.
- Represent IFS professionally in customer and partner-facing meetings presentations and events.
Revenue Accountability
- Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual quota targets for net new revenue.
- Deliver a predictable well-qualified pipeline sufficient to support consistent quota attainment.
- Apply disciplined CRM and data-quality standards across all direct and partner-influenced opportunities.
- Support the execution of relevant IFS marketing campaigns and partner-related events within the territory.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Strong Business Development background with a proven track record of self-sourcing and closing new business.
- Demonstrated experience selling SaaS applications with a solid understanding of SaaS sales motions and buying cycles.
- Ideally MEDDPICC trained.
- Experience managing quota-carrying targets in a direct or channel-influenced sales environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively with channel partners to jointly develop and close opportunities.
- Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and value-based selling methodologies.
- Experience within AI ERP EAM and/or FSM markets preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities across different industries and stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication presentation and executive-engagement skills.
- Fluency in English.
- University degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
Additional Information :
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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